Welcome to ICGN

Established in 1995 by the world’s most influential investors, ICGN is a leading voice for the highest standards of corporate governance and investor stewardship.

Our purpose

Led by investors responsible for assets worth around $US 70 trillion, ICGN advances the highest standards of corporate governance and investor stewardship worldwide in pursuit of long-term value creation, contributing to sustainable economies, societies, and the environment. This is achieved through a comprehensive international work programme based around the ICGN Global Governance Principles and ICGN Global Stewardship Principles.

Latest Policy Output

ICGN Letter: Response to proposed Global Internal Audit Standards

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ICGN Letter: Share Class Eligibility Rules for S&P Composite 1500 Index

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ICGN Biodiversity Action Toolkit

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ICGN Statement on Proposed European Union Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

ICGN Statement on Proposed European Union Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

Response to FSA’s Proposed Action Program for Substantiating Corporate Governance Reforms

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ICGN Statement on Post Covid AGM Practices and Shareholder Rights

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ICGN EU Listing Act Comment Letter

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ICGN Statement of Shared Climate Change Responsibilities in Response to the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

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ICGN Statement on Systemic Disruption in the Global Banking Industry

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ICGN Appoints Global Policy Director

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ICGN Sweden Governance Priorities

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IBGC - Public Consultation of Brazilian Code of Best Practices of Corporate Governance - Sixth Edition

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Upcoming...

ICGN Annual Toronto Conference

In Person · 19 - 21 June 2023

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Stewardship Fundamentals - part of the ICGN certificate in Governance, Stewardship & Sustainability

22 June 2023, from 09:30 - 17:00 EST followed by an ICGN reception
University of Toronto Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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2023年ICGNエクセレンス・イン・コーポレートガバナンス・プログラム Excellence in Corporate Governance Programme

4, 11, 18, 25 July 2023, 16:30 - 18:00 JST (08:30 - 10:00 BST)
(online)

Japan

ICGN 2023 Proxy Season Review

21 September 2023, In-person Event, London UK

ICGN’s Proxy Season Round-up will convene business leaders and international investors to proactively engage and anticipate what’s next on the horizon.

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ICGN-Hawkamah Dubai Conference

In Person · 28 - 29 November 2023

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Influence

Influencing policy through ICGN Principles, the investor-led global standard for governance and stewardship.

Influence

Connect

Convening global meetings for unrivalled networking opportunities, knowledge sharing and collaboration.

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Inform

Enhancing professionalism in governance and stewardship practice through information and education.

Inform